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In Texas, Migrants Meet a Land of Walls and Wire

Lillian Perlmutter / Truthdig Mar 25, 2024 The state has invested billions into deadly barriers at the border, but asylum seekers still come — in higher numbers than ever. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

The Supreme Court’s Asylum Ruling Is Incomprehensible

The Real News Network / Greg Wilpert Sep 13, 2019 Immigration experts Laura Carlsen and Matt Cameron dissect a new decision upholding an effective ban on refugees from Central America. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Supreme Court Ruling Carries Dire Implications for Asylum-Seekers

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Sep 12, 2019 Human rights activists warn that the decision to allow the Trump administration to carry out its bans could threaten thousands of lives. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Judge Reinstates Nationwide Halt on Trump Asylum Policy Plan

The Associated Press Sep 9, 2019 White House official criticizes "unprecedented judicial activism" after federal jurist acts "to maintain uniform immigration policy." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Stunning Revival of America’s ‘Christian Left’

Laura E. Alexander / The Conversation Aug 19, 2019 Appalled by the Trump administration's treatment of migrants, religious leaders are increasingly voicing their dissent across the country. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Court: U.S. Can Reject Asylum Along Parts of Mexico Border

NOMAAN MERCHANT / The Associated Press Aug 16, 2019 The ruling allows the president to enforce the policy in New Mexico and Texas, rejecting asylum seekers who cross from Mexico. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

New Trump Rules Can Deny Green Cards to Immigrants on Food Stamps

COLLEEN LONG / The Associated Press Aug 12, 2019 A new initiative would allow the government to consider such factors as education, household income and health when granting legal status. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

NPR Has Disgraced Itself in Its Venezuela Coverage

Lucas Koerner / FAIR Aug 5, 2019 Whether it's ignoring U.S. sanctions or excluding Chavista voices, the "progressive" outlet appears all too eager to justify regime change. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

An American Tragedy: Empire at Home and Abroad

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Jul 23, 2019 Aggressive policing, mass incarceration and inhumane detention facilities are products of overseas empire—imperial chickens come home to roost. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Policy Changes on Asylum Penalize Those Who Followed the Rules

Dara Lind / ProPublica Jul 23, 2019 Migrants hoping for U.S. protection have been waiting in Mexico for months, as the U.S. allows fewer than ever to enter. Then it changes the rules entirely. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Trump Moves to End Asylum Protections for Central Americans

COLLEEN LONG / The Associated Press Jul 15, 2019 A new rule expected to go into effect this week aims to drastically reduce the number of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Girl Recalls Abuse in Texas Border Station

DENISE LAVOIE, MARTHA MENDOZA and GARANCE BURKE / The Associated Press Jul 1, 2019 In a new video obtained by the Associated Press, a 12-year-old reveals that children are locked away when they cry for their parents. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )